Guideline Fly Fishing Equipment is Now at Drift!
We’ve got big news. We’re proud to announce that we are now official Guideline dealers!

Guideline is a legendary Scandinavian company that’s been building world-class fly fishing gear for decades. Whether you’re into trout, steelhead, salmon, warmwater, or salt, they have something exceptional in their lineup.

There’s a lot to unpack—so over the next few weeks, we’ll be releasing deep-dive videos into the specific products we’re most excited to fish. For now, here’s a quick overview of some of the rods, reels, and lines we’re bringing in and why we think you’ll love them too.

Guideline Rods – Something for Every Angler

Guideline makes a huge range of rods, from beginner-friendly options to elite-level sticks that rival anything on the market.

LPX Tactical
One of the rods we’re most excited about for trout anglers is the LPX Tactical.

  • Available in 9' and 9'9" lengths
  • Lightweight and highly responsive
  • Designed for dry flies, and euro nymphing
  • Ideal for anglers who want to carry one rod that does it all
  • If you’re looking for a do-it-all river rod—this is the one to check out.
Elevation
A quick, light, and crisp rod. This rod throws darts, if you're looking for a rod that can generate high linespeed and pick pockets this is a great option!

LPX Chrome Switch/Spey Rods
These rods are smooooooth to cast! A 3/4 deep flex design plus a heap of backbone is ideal for lifting heavy flies and sink tips, while being forgiving and effortless to lay out big casts!

Reels – Innovative, Functional, and Beautiful

These standout reels really showcase Guideline’s innovation and quality!

Nova Cassette
  • Cassette-style reel—swap lines without pricey extra spools
  • Made using recycled materials
  • Full frame = no line slip, perfect for euro nymphing
  • Ideal for anglers who fish multiple setups

Nova (standard)
  • Same great design as the Cassette version with a traditional spool design
  • Also made with recycled material
  • Lightweight, smooth, fully caged frame

Halo
  • Solid machined aluminum
  • Smooth, strong sealed drag
  • Full-frame
  • Robust feel with a clean, premium finish

AEON
  • High performance spey reel
  • Rugged drag and loud click
  • Unique modern design
  • Pairs perfectly with modern spey rods

Bullet Lines – Power, Simplicity, and Versatility

Guideline’s Bullet lines are a shop favorite already! These are a classic and extremely versatile!

  • Easy-casting and powerful
  • Great for overhead or spey casting
  • Work beautifully on single-hand rods, can be used on switch rods in the right size (ask us if you want to use it for this)
  • Integrated design—no separate running line/shooting head
  • They’re perfect for anglers who want a versatile, year-round line that covers a ton of ground with one setup.

We’re Just Getting Started!

This is just the tip of the iceberg. There’s a ton more in the Guideline range that we’re excited to showcase—including gear for spey, salt, warmwater, and more.

We’ll be rolling out spotlight content over the coming weeks, so stay tuned for that.

In the meantime, if you have questions about what Guideline gear might be right for you, we’re more than happy to chat—drop by the shop or reach out!

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Chris Krysciak
Shop Manager/Head Instructor
As Drift Outfitters' Head Instructor, Chris Krysciak brings almost 20 years of fly fishing and 15 years of float fishing experience to every lesson. Chris has been a competitive fly angler for over 10 years and has had the opportunity to fish for Fly Fishing Team Canada at two world championships, providing him the chance to learn from some of the best anglers in the world, skills that he loves to share with new and experienced anglers alike! Chris also has a deep passion for fly tying , having been a commercial fly tyer for many years, as well as having been featured at the International Fly Tying Symposium and in numerous magazines.

Chris will take any opportunity available to get on the water, wherever that presents. There aren't many corners of Ontario he hasn't fished, and has also had the chance to fish across Canada, The Carribean, and Europe. From trout, to Atlantic salmon, to carp, to musky, to bonefish, to tarpon, if it's a fish, you can find him chasing it!